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June 10, 2013

New Hampshire Schools Receive More Than $8,000 through Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards Program

Total of $2.5 Million Donated to Schools Across the Northeast

Quincy, Mass - Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards program has generated more
than $8,000 in its fourth year for schools in the state of New Hampshire. The program
allows customers to earn points which translate into money for schools of their choice
with each shopping visit using their registered Stop & Shop card.

This year, 73 schools in New Hampshire will benefit from the more than $8,000 earned
to put forth to scholarships, technology, sports equipment, field trips and other
educational needs. Main Street Elementary School of Exeter, NH was the top-earning school
this year in the state of New Hampshire, raising more than $700.

In total, Stop & Shop is donating $2.5 million to more than 2,200 public and
private schools for the 2012-2013 school year. Since the program launched in 2009, $7
million has been donated to local schools throughout the Northeast.

"Stop & Shop is excited to see the continued community support of the A+ School
Rewards program this year," said Joe Kelley, president, Stop & Shop New England
Division. "The program is an easy way for parents and customers to give back simply by
shopping for groceries, and we're proud to be a supporter of schools throughout the
region."

About A+ School Rewards
Stop & Shop's A+ School Rewards program allows local schools to earn cash for
scholarships, technology, sports equipment, field trips and other educational needs.
After customers designate the school(s) of their choice, A+ School Rewards points accrue
with purchases made using their Stop & Shop card. This year's program ran from
October 5, 2012 through March 28, 2013. Since the program launched in 2009, $7 million
has been donated to local schools throughout the Northeast. For more information or a
complete listing of participating schools and rewards earned for the 2012-2013 school
year, visit www.stopandshop.com/aplus.

About Stop & Shop

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC employs approximately 60,000 associates and operates 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and New Jersey. The company helps support local communities fight hunger, combat childhood cancer and promote general health and wellness - with emphasis on children's educational and support programs. In its commitment to be a sustainable company, Stop & Shop is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and EPA's Smart Way program; has been awarded LEED (EB) certifications for 54 of its existing stores; and has been recognized by the EPA for the superior energy management of its stores. Stop & Shop is an Ahold company. To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com and www.facebook.com/stopandshop.